As a Uruguayan passport holder, you may want to visit Kenya for a holiday, business, or even just while in transit. The fastest and most convenient way to get clearance is through the Kenya eTA. With the introduction of the online system, Uruguayan citizens can now apply for Kenya eTA without the need to visit an embassy, saving both time and effort.

This streamlined process makes it easier than ever to obtain your travel authorization and enjoy a stress-free trip to Kenya.

Do Uruguay Passport Holders need the Kenya eTA?

Yes, the citizens of Uruguay will require an eTA to visit Kenya, as they are not eligible for the Kenya Visa-on-arrival. Kenya eTA is a type of online pre-clearance, which enables you to enter the country under a short-term visit, regardless of whether you go there as a tourist, business, transit, medical care, transit, family and friend visit, etc. 

Kenya eTA Conditions 

• Types: Single Entry and Multiple Entry 
• Validity: 1 year and 90 days from the date of eTA issuance 
• Stay Duration: 90 days 
• Overstay: Can lead to fines, penalties, deportation, future entry ban 

Kenya eTA Requirements / Checklist of Documents

Please keep the following documents ready for your Kenya eTA: 

• Valid passport: Your Uruguay passport must be valid for 6 months from the arrival date in Kenya 
• Recent Passport-sized Photo: Colour passport-sized photograph on a white background that was taken just recently
• Flight Itinerary: Confirmed return or onward flight ticket 
• A hotel reservation or invitation letter by your host in Kenya

Depending on your travel purpose, additional documents may be required, please refer to the Kenya eTA Requirements webpage for complete document information

How much is the Kenya eTA Fee? 

If you want to be sure of the Kenya eTA fee amount, please visit the Kenya eTA Fee webpage. 

Urgent Visit to Kenya 

We have a solution for every travel need. Choose the required processing option and get your eTA on time: 

• Standard Processing: The normal processing would be the one that would probably take 3-5 Days to process the eTA
• Rush Processing: If you need your eTA within 2 - 3 Days, then this may require you to pay an additional fee
• Super Rush Processing: This processing method requires the highest additional fee to be paid by those who need the eTA within 1 - 2 Days

Kenya eTA Application Process

Uruguay Citizens can apply for the Kenya eTA by following the steps below: 

Step 1

Fill Out the Online Application Form

Go to the Kenya eTA application webpage, fill in the form by providing personal, passport and travel information. You will also be required to answer certain security questions

Step 2

Uploading Documents and Submitting the Form

Ensure that you upload the required documents. Please submit the documents in the specified format. Next, submit the application form 

Step 3

Pay the eTA Fee and Receive the Approved eTA

To move the application to the processing step, you are required to pay the eTA fee. Once your application is processed and found worthy of approval you will receive an email with your eTA

Payment Methods

The applicants can use any valid (open for international transactions) credit/debit card to pay for the eTA.

Note: PayPal account can also be used for the payment 

Kenya eTA Status Tracking

Once you have submitted your application for processing, you will be able to check its status online. Use the Order ID and passport number on the Kenya eTA Status Check webpage for real-time status update

Ordinary Reasons for the Rejection of the eTA

Kenya eTA can be rejected for any of the following reasons: 

• Incorrect Information: Verify your details, such as the name on your passport, travel dates, etc.
• Bleary Passport Photo: Your passport photo should be of the required standards, which should be good and clear.
• Unidentified Structure of Travel: There is a need to ensure that what you have applied is close to your intention of travelling.
• Invalid Passport: Submission of an invalid or near-expiring passport will result in the eTA rejection 

Kenya eTA Extension for Uruguay Citizens 

• Extension: Yes, possible 
• When should one apply for the extension? Before the expiry of their eTA 
• Process: Visit the Kenya Immigration office in Kenya and apply for the extension
• Is there any fee for extension? Yes 
• Is extension guaranteed? No, extension is never guaranteed, the final decision is in the hands of the immigration officers 

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Frequently Asked Questions 

Is the Kenya eTA linked electronically to my passport? Do Uruguay citizens need vaccinations before travelling to Kenya? Do Uruguay citizens need to submit biometrics for a Kenya eTA? Is there a limit to how many times Uruguay citizens can apply for Kenya eTA in one year? Can Uruguay citizens enter Kenya with an eTA and then apply for a work permit while inside the country?